Sinusitis secondary to dehorning

-cattle require less space through feed troughs
-easier to transport and handle
-lower risk of interference from dominant animals at feeding times
-reduced risk of injuries to udders, flanks, and eyes of other cattle

What are the advantages of dehorning cows?

Frontal

______ sinusitis may occur immediately after dehorning while the wound is still open or months later after the site has healed.

False: typically unilateral

T/F: sinusitis secondary to dehorning is typically bilateral

-fever
-anorexia
-unilateral lor bilateral nasal discharge
-decreased airflow from nasal passages
-foul breath
-head carriage may be abnormal
-exophthalmos
-neuro signs
-distortion of the frontal bone

What are the clinical signs of frontal sinusitis?

-Clinical evaluation and percussion of the head
-Skull radiographs

How is frontal sinusitis diagnosed?

-Draining sinus via trephination
-Lavage of sinus
-Parenteral antimicrobials
-NSAIDs

What is the treatment for frontal sinusitis?

dehorn calves at a young age using a closed dehorning technique

What is the best way to prevent frontal sinusitis secondary to dehorning?

cornual

A local anesthetic block should be administered to the ____ nerve when dehorning calves

Lidocaine

Which anesthetic block is used for the cornual nerve prior to dehorning?